High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

BrioDirect vs. SoFi Bank

Compare rates, requirements, and features side-by-side to find the best option for you.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 6, 2025
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BrioDirect

High-Yield Savings Account

4.00%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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SoFi Bank

SoFi Savings

Up to
4.30%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.60% 4.30%
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositWhile direct deposit is not required, the alternative is a subscription fee of $10/month
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 26881)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

Limited offer: The 4.30% includes a temporary 0.70% APY boost for 6 months. It is available with a direct deposit of regular income, or a $10/month subscription. See terms at SoFi Bank. The savings account comes bundled with a checking account with a 0.50% APY.

Rate Stability

30 days
↘︎ 0.20%
90 days
↗︎ 0.50%

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing BrioDirect vs. SoFi Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why BrioDirect?

  • No checking account or direct deposit required

Why SoFi Bank?

  • Earn a $50 bonus with $1,000+ in direct deposits, or $300 with $5,000+.
  • Earn 0.50% APY on checking account with access to 55,000+ fee free ATMs
  • Higher potential APY (4.30% vs 4.00%) on all balances

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
SoFi Bank

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $430 vs $400/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
SoFi Bank

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1075 vs $1000/yr).

Best for Simplicity
BrioDirect

BrioDirect's High-Yield Savings Account offers 4.00% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best for All-in-One Banking
SoFi Bank

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings pays a superior APY for customers who also open a checking account.

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings pays $30 more interest on a $10,000 balance than BrioDirect's High-Yield Savings Account.

BrioDirectSoFi Bank
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Executive Summary

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings account offers a higher APY of 4.30%, which includes a temporary 0.70% boost for six months, making it the winner in this comparison. This account requires either a direct deposit of regular income or a $10/month subscription fee to access the promotional rate. In contrast, BrioDirect's High-Yield Savings Account provides a solid APY of 4.00% with no direct deposit requirement and no maintenance fees, making it a good alternative for those seeking simplicity. Both accounts are online-only and have no minimum balance requirements, but SoFi's account comes bundled with a checking account that yields 0.50% APY.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

* AI-generated content provided for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed; always verify details with the provider.

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FeatureBrioDirectSoFi Bank
APY
4.00%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.30%90d Change
4.30%
Range: 3.60% - 4.30%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↗︎ 0.50%90d Change
Product NameHigh-Yield Savings AccountSoFi Savings
Minimum Deposit$5,000$0
Min. Balance for APY$25$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.7
Android4.3
iOS4.8
Android4.0
BBB RatingB-A+
Important Notes-Limited offer: The 4.30% includes a temporary 0.70% APY boost for 6 months. It is available with a direct deposit of regular income, or a $10/month subscription. See terms at SoFi Bank. The savings account comes bundled with a checking account with a 0.50% APY.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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SoFi Bank earns $194.7 more than BrioDirect.

BrioDirect

High-Yield Savings Account

4.00% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,434.70(11.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,434.70

Effective APY
4.00%

SoFi Bank

SoFi Savings

4.30% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,629.40(12.7%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,629.40

Effective APY
4.30%

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Historical Performance

Last 10 Months Analysis
MetricBrioDirectSoFi Bank
High-Yield Savings AccountSoFi Savings
Current APY
4.00%4.30%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-5.07.2
Days Since Change
3624
10-Month High
4.55%4.50%
10-Month Low
4.00%3.80%
Adjustments / Mo
0.570.28
Volatility Score
0.0400.075
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Trends & Velocity

  • Trend: The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for spotting if a bank is currently aggressive or pulling back.
  • Velocity (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
  • Adjustments/Mo: "Twitchiness." High frequency means the rate changes constantly; low frequency means it's stable.

Risk & Range

  • High/Low: The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 318-day window.
  • Volatility Score: Lower is better for predictability. It indicates how wildly the rate swings relative to its average.
  • Days Since Change: If this number is high (e.g., >90), the rate is very sticky. If low, it changed recently.

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